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Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive

Type:Museum

Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 1SE

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
319 reviews
    • Excellent
      167
    • Very Good
      107
    • Average
      30
    • Poor
      11
    • Terrible
      4

    Recent Reviews:

    • G33TAalbertoc
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Very poor
      2 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th December 2022
      Very poor museum, clean, well maintained, free but...very dated. Like a 1960-70 museum, nothing interactive, everything there is dated from the lack of educational resources viewpoint. Free access... Read full review
    • moie575
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Visit Bolton Library & Museum - great family day out
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 30th January 2023
      The library is a must for fans of fiction and essential for the student or researcher...lose yourself in a world of wonderful books for hours. A wonderland for the young reader. Pop straight from... Read full review
    • Suesays22
      Amazing place. Never knew existed!!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 4th May 2023
      Came here with the children. I can’t believe this place is free. From a full museum ranging from Victorian to Egyptian then an aquarium down stairs too there’s plenty for them to do. It’s great if... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Other

    • Coaches Welcome

    Accessibility

    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

    Attraction Facilities

    • Free Admission

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge)

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities - Internet access
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction
    • No Smoking Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Marketed Towards Families

    Dates and Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
    Thursday - Saturday09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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